Kristoffer Ajer is retained at Brentford until June 2028. The 28-year-old defender earns £45,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Kristoffer Ajer
Current Club: Brentford
🌍 Norwegian
💰 Weekly Wage: £45,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2028 (1 year remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Kristoffer Ajer earns 12.2% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Ajer was born in Norway and started his career with Raelingen FK. When he was 11, he moved to Lillestrm.
In 2014, he signed his first professional contract with IK Start. He made his debut in July of that year. He became the Tippeligaen’s youngest player to serve as team captain at the age of 16.
Ajer left Celtic after making 176 appearances and scoring six goals, and he signed with Premier League Brentford in July 2021. After agreeing to a five-year contract, he made his full debut against Arsenal on the first day of the 21–22 season, winning 2-0.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Kristoffer Ajer's contract expire?
Kristoffer Ajer's current contract expires on June 30, 2028.
How much does Kristoffer Ajer earn per week?
Kristoffer Ajer earns approximately £45,000 per week.
Who does Kristoffer Ajer play for?
Kristoffer Ajer currently plays for Brentford.
What position does Kristoffer Ajer play?
Kristoffer Ajer plays as a defender.
How old is Kristoffer Ajer?
Kristoffer Ajer is 28 years old.
What is Kristoffer Ajer's annual salary?
Annualised, Kristoffer Ajer's basic salary is approximately £2,340,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £45,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Kristoffer Ajer sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Kristoffer Ajer can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2027, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2028.
How many months are left on Kristoffer Ajer's contract?
Kristoffer Ajer has approximately 22 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2028. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Kristoffer Ajer's wage compare to other defenders?
Kristoffer Ajer earns roughly 88% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Kristoffer Ajer is paid 88% of the position average.
When was Kristoffer Ajer born?
Kristoffer Ajer was born on April 17, 1998, making the player 28 years old as of today.